James Barraclough

Football academy & performance coach (specialising in MMA & football); Lecturer; D Prof; MSc sport psych; AYA/UEFA B; SEPIT; ‘insert inspirational quote here’

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

If we periodise technical, tactical and physical development into curricula then why not psych/social? 
Want to know more? Join myself and Tom Mitchell on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm to explore our PACER model https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Great to present mine and @tom_mitch3 work at the CASES conference

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

If we periodise technical, tactical and physical development into curricula then why not psych/social? 
Want to know more? Join myself and Tom Mitchell on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm to explore our PACER model https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Intrigued by what a holistic person-centred approach looks like on the grass? Join myself and @tom_mitch3 on Wednesday June 17th at 7pm to learn how to develop people, not just performers https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Transform your coaching approach by integrating psychosocial development into sports performance! Join us on Wednesday June 17th @ 7pm to learn how to develop the whole person not just the athlete @tom_mitch3 https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[Damian Harper, PhD @DHMov]

🚨 Just Published 🚨

DECELERATION specific isometric exercises acutely enhance change of direction performance in academy ⚽️ players

✔️ 8th min most pronounced gains & with early DEC-ISO position

✔️ Application to pre-training or competition warm-ups for COD sports 🏈⚽️ 🏀👇

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Transform your coaching approach by integrating psychosocial development into sports performance! Join us on Wednesday June 17th @ 7pm to learn how to develop the whole person not just the athlete @tom_mitch3 https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Check out Mindcraft Performance's video! #TikTok https://t.co/55WjvIA38e

[Tim Lees @TimLees10]

Can’t even begin to explain the emotions of the last 10 months!! WHAT A FEELING!!! BACK TO BACK TITLE WINS!!! ⚪️🔵

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Developing people, not just performers: integrating psychosocial development into sports coaching
This interactive online workshop explores how psychosocial development can be meaningfully integrated into everyday coaching practice.
https://t.co/WR36T0t00j

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

With myself and @tom_mitch3

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Personal training for your mind - free initial holistic assessment to identify super strengths and areas to develop. We will work together to create a bespoke plan to transform your performance https://t.co/O7egIYngEX

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Check out Mindcraft Performance's video! #TikTok https://t.co/gWySPRl1xB

[Damian Harper, PhD @DHMov]

2026 is moving fast 🚀

Nice to publish some applied performance projects & see the impact of our work!

📌 Assessing deceleration performance

📌 Evaluating rehab & RTP procedures in pro ⚽️

📌 ‘Match-load’ construct in pro ⚽️

🥇 Most read
⭐️ 1500 citations

#2026research

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Check out Mindcraft Performance's video! #TikTok https://t.co/mhDLGeLDN6

[James Barraclough @MindcraftPerf]

Latest POP professional discussion between @tom_mitch3 & I with @_WWPIS talking all things parents in sport https://t.co/n6abZuMqpy We also have a free WhatsApp Community with over 540 members for discussion & guidance for practitioners https://t.co/v6WnRmLaQ8